- Base depths range from 20-28″ (51cm-70cm)
October was a crazy month in the Canadian Rockies. The upper elevations surrounding Banff got crushed with storm after storm and now all three of the Banff ski areas will open this Friday!
Related: Shred Banff’s SkiBig3 With Your Mountain Collective
Rumor’s were swirling as to whether or not Lake Louise would pull a fast one and open on Thursday, a day earlier than their friendly rival, Sunshine Village. Turns out it’ll have to go down as a three-way tie as Mt Norquay just announced that they too will be opening.
So far, Sunshine Village and Lake Louise are sporting the best coverage for opening day on Friday. Conditions should be mostly clear with the exception of some scattered snow showers on Friday evening. That said, expect leftovers hanging about and unreal snow levels for so early in the season.
LET IT SNOW!
Sunshine Village Conditions Report:
24 Hour — .8″ (2cm) | 7 Day — 17″ (44cm) | Base Depth — 28″ (70cm)
“IS IT FRIDAY YET???? We’re so excited, and finding it hard to wait for Friday to come. Thankfully we’ll be playing in the StrawJIBerry park in 3 days.”
Find out more here: Opening Day Sunshine Village
Lake Louise Conditions Report:
24 Hour — NA | 7 Day — NA | Base Depth — NA
“We’ve got fresh snow overnight and cool temperatures again today. Snow making is in full swing and we’re set for opening day.”
Find out more here: Opening Day Lake Louise
Mt Norquay Conditions Report:
24 Hour — 6″ (15cm) | 7 Day — 8″ (21cm) | Base Depth — 20″ (51cm)
“Our snowmaking team is working hard to get us open for Friday November 9th! Who’s stoked to shred?”
Find out more here: Mt Norquay
Photo Tour:
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